Legal Opinion
Von Kahl v. Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 13, 2011No. Civil Action No. 2009-0635PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
RICHARD W. ROBERTS, District Judge.
Plaintiff Yorie Von Kahl brings this libel action against defendant Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (“BNA”) alleging that BNA defamed him in summaries published about a petition he filed following his criminal prosecution. The parties have cross-moved for summary judgment. Because BNA’s statements were not privileged and genuine material factual issues remain for jury resolution, both motions will be denied.
BACKGROUND
In 1988, plaintiff was with a group of people that included his father for whom an arrest warrant was outstanding. United…
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